Rob Schreiner as Doug in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen, and Rob Schreiner as Doug in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen, and Rob Schreiner as Doug in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rob Schreiner as Doug in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen, and Rob Schreiner as Doug in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen, and Rob Schreiner as Doug in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen, and Rob Schreiner as Doug in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Solana Ramírez-García as Kayleen, and Rob Schreiner as Doug in The Constructivists' production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries,” by Rajiv Joseph, Directed by Jaimelyn Gray. Photos by Christal Wagner Photography. February 1-4, and April 26 - May 5, 2018 at The Underground Collaborative, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Art is often an exploration of an artist’s innermost thoughts and feelings — in turns revelatory and cathartic. But art also can serve as a refuge for others, a balm to weary souls that helps them heal. Both aspects of art are behind the new Milwaukee theater company Jaimelyn Gray helped launch earlier this year. “I thought about the work I was passionate about, and why I loved theater,” says Gray, a Manitowoc native. “I think good theater can be a service to society and because of that the word ‘constructive’ came to mind.” Read more....

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Dana Vetter has a degree in vocal performance from Roosevelt University. She recently sang in the cast of American Spring, a world premiere opera by Milwaukee composer Sam Mullooly, and in concerts with Opera on Tap Milwaukee and the Chicago-based non-profit group Rattle the Walls. Last fall, Danaperformed in Switch Witch with Bug in a Rug children’s theater at Sunset Playhouse. In December she played Patty in The Glitter Girls by Mark Dunn at The Village Playhouse. This run of Gruesome Playground Injuries is her first venture into the technical side of theater. Many thanks to Jaimelyn Gray and the entire GPI team for this opportunity!

Robert is a freelance Designer, Engineer, and Composer from Chicago where he also owns and operates Techmagic Designs LLC, as well as designing with companies such as Porchlight Music Theater, Rivendell Theater Ensemble, Black Button Eyes, Roosevelt University, Underscore, and many more. Robert is a graduate of Illinois State University, and has worked regionally with companies such as The Santa Fe Opera, The Cape Playhouse, Music Theater Wichita, and recently returned to the midwest after teaching with Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Samples of these works can be found at TechmagicDesigns.com. Thanks and enjoy the show!

Rob is a Milwaukee native who is excited to be working with The Constructivists. Previously, Rob has performed with Company of Strangers and Bad Example Productions. He is a musician by trade and force of habit.

Becky Cofta has been performing in the Greater Milwaukee Area since the age of five. She attended University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Becky is excited to combine two things she feels very passionate about: theater and marketing. Special thanks to Jaimelyn and The Constructivists team for letting her aboard this wonderful project along with her friends and family which never fail to offer unconditional love and support.

Laura Sturm has been teaching acting and movement for actors since 2001. She is an adjunct faculty member at Oakton Community College has also taught at North Central College. Previously, she taught acting and movement for many years at professional studios in Chicago, including the Actors Center of Chicago and Act One Studios. A graduate of Northern Illinois University’s MFA Theatre Arts program, she has been working as an actor in Chicago since 1994 with a variety of theatres including Organic, Mary-Arrchie, Signal, Remy Bumppo, Stage Left, Boho, Raven, Accidental Shakespeare, Polarity, Northlight, Victory Gardens, and Bailiwick, as well as a summer spent with the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Laura’s directing credits include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Phantom Pain, The Rivals, Ephemera and the zoo musical Tuxedo Love. She also teaches audition skills and period style, and is a private acting and movement coach in Chicago, even serving as the Movement Director on an episode of Fox’s The Exorcist.

Sarah is delighted to be making her Milwaukee debut. A Whitefish Bay native, Sarah spent six years in New York City and is currently pursuing her MFA in Scenic Design at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Recent Scenic Design credits include the opera ALCINA, EURYDICE, and A BRIGHT NEW BOISE (SMU), CHILDREN OF EDEN (Mountain View College), FLY (AART in Dallas) and A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Plano Repertory Theater). She designed costumes for IN THE BLOOD this fall at SMU. Sarah has also worked for various companies in New York City, Phoenix, St. Louis, and Vermont. She would like to thank Jaimelyn for this opportunity as well as her family and Rich for their unending love and support. See more of her work at www.sharrisdesigns.com

Originally from just outside of Białystok, Poland, Les moved to the United States in 2003. A carpenter and home exterior engineer by trade, he has previously lent his skills for productions at TUTA Theatre Chicago. He is excited to be a part of this production and new theatre company.

Aaron Suggs graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a B.A. in Theatre in 2015. Since then, he has moved back to his hometown of Milwaukee to further his career, designing lights. Currently, he has partnered with the Voices Found Repertory Theater, to produce works of Shakespeare, including ROMEO AND JULIET, RICHARD III, and HAMLET. This is his first production with The Constructivists.

Solana is so grateful to be a part of The Constructivists' first show as Kayleen. You might've seen her work at First Stage, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Renaissance Theatreworks, and UW-Milwaukee, where she obtained her BFA in Musical Theatre. Thanks to her familia and loved ones. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Dana Vetter has a degree in vocal performance from Roosevelt University. She recently sang in the cast of American Spring, a world premiere opera by Milwaukee composer Sam Mullooly, and in concerts with Opera on Tap Milwaukee and the Chicago-based non-profit group Rattle the Walls. Last fall, Danaperformed in Switch Witch with Bug in a Rug children’s theater at Sunset Playhouse. In December she played Patty in The Glitter Girls by Mark Dunn at The Village Playhouse. This run of Gruesome Playground Injuries is her first venture into the technical side of theater. Many thanks to Jaimelyn Gray and the entire GPI team for this opportunity!

Robert is a freelance Designer, Engineer, and Composer from Chicago where he also owns and operates Techmagic Designs LLC, as well as designing with companies such as Porchlight Music Theater, Rivendell Theater Ensemble, Black Button Eyes, Roosevelt University, Underscore, and many more. Robert is a graduate of Illinois State University, and has worked regionally with companies such as The Santa Fe Opera, The Cape Playhouse, Music Theater Wichita, and recently returned to the midwest after teaching with Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. Samples of these works can be found at TechmagicDesigns.com. Thanks and enjoy the show!

Rob is a Milwaukee native who is excited to be working with The Constructivists. Previously, Rob has performed with Company of Strangers and Bad Example Productions. He is a musician by trade and force of habit.

Becky Cofta has been performing in the Greater Milwaukee Area since the age of five. She attended University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Becky is excited to combine two things she feels very passionate about: theater and marketing. Special thanks to Jaimelyn and The Constructivists team for letting her aboard this wonderful project along with her friends and family which never fail to offer unconditional love and support.

Laura Sturm has been teaching acting and movement for actors since 2001. She is an adjunct faculty member at Oakton Community College has also taught at North Central College. Previously, she taught acting and movement for many years at professional studios in Chicago, including the Actors Center of Chicago and Act One Studios. A graduate of Northern Illinois University’s MFA Theatre Arts program, she has been working as an actor in Chicago since 1994 with a variety of theatres including Organic, Mary-Arrchie, Signal, Remy Bumppo, Stage Left, Boho, Raven, Accidental Shakespeare, Polarity, Northlight, Victory Gardens, and Bailiwick, as well as a summer spent with the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Laura’s directing credits include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Phantom Pain, The Rivals, Ephemera and the zoo musical Tuxedo Love. She also teaches audition skills and period style, and is a private acting and movement coach in Chicago, even serving as the Movement Director on an episode of Fox’s The Exorcist.

Sarah is delighted to be making her Milwaukee debut. A Whitefish Bay native, Sarah spent six years in New York City and is currently pursuing her MFA in Scenic Design at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Recent Scenic Design credits include the opera ALCINA, EURYDICE, and A BRIGHT NEW BOISE (SMU), CHILDREN OF EDEN (Mountain View College), FLY (AART in Dallas) and A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Plano Repertory Theater). She designed costumes for IN THE BLOOD this fall at SMU. Sarah has also worked for various companies in New York City, Phoenix, St. Louis, and Vermont. She would like to thank Jaimelyn for this opportunity as well as her family and Rich for their unending love and support. See more of her work at www.sharrisdesigns.com

Originally from just outside of Białystok, Poland, Les moved to the United States in 2003. A carpenter and home exterior engineer by trade, he has previously lent his skills for productions at TUTA Theatre Chicago. He is excited to be a part of this production and new theatre company.

Aaron Suggs graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a B.A. in Theatre in 2015. Since then, he has moved back to his hometown of Milwaukee to further his career, designing lights. Currently, he has partnered with the Voices Found Repertory Theater, to produce works of Shakespeare, including ROMEO AND JULIET, RICHARD III, and HAMLET. This is his first production with The Constructivists.

Solana is so grateful to be a part of The Constructivists' first show as Kayleen. You might've seen her work at First Stage, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Renaissance Theatreworks, and UW-Milwaukee, where she obtained her BFA in Musical Theatre. Thanks to her familia and loved ones. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. suicidepreventionlifeline.org

JJ Gatesman is a theater practitioner in the Milwaukee area. Originally from Las Vegas, he has served recently as a writer/director for The Beauty of Psyche and Jack of Hearts produced in collaboration with the Milwaukee Entertainment Group; a founding member of the Renegade Writing Group; the artistic director of Original Practices Milwaukee, a Shakespeare company who work in the First Folio style; as well as an accomplished fight director having choreographed violence in Milwaukee, Madison, Denver, and Las Vegas.

Sam has played in bands, recorded albums, made radio, and created sound art in the Midwest and elsewhere. He worked most recently on Facility Theatre's Chicago production of Phoebe in Winter. This is his first show with The Constructivists. Portfolio and more at samclapp.net.

Mark is excited to work with the talented cast of The Pillowman, for his Milwaukee debut and his first role with The Constructivists. Coupling a degree in Psychology from UW-Madison with a warm affinity for the theatrical arts, Mark has enjoyed performing in Madison's local theaters, including two productions with Wisconsin Public Radio's 9XM Players; It Happened One Night was performed live before an audience at the Overture Center while broadcast to a statewide audience, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, filmed by Wisconsin Public Television.

Grace began her pursuit of acting with her first drama classes at the age of 10 and has recently continued learning the craft through The Second City Acting Program. A majority of her performing experience has been in musicals such as Seussical and 9 to 5, with a touch of drama playing Hope Percy in Dead Man Walking when she was in college. She is excited for the opportunity to be a part of this production and grateful to everyone who has made it possible.

Rob is a Milwaukee native who is grateful for the opportunity to be working with the Constructivists again. He is a musician, athlete, and aspiring Übermensch. In his free time, he refines his earthly form in an effort toward immortality.

Logan is honored to be working with The Constructivists on this production of The Pillowman. He was last seen this summer in The Trip to Bountiful and Tartuffe at SummerStage of Delafield. Other credits include Much Ado About Nothing (Optimist Theatre), Spookley the Square Pumpkin (First Stage), Wait Until Dark (Waukesha Civic Theatre), The Merry Wives of Windsor (Bard & Bourbon) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Cardinal Stritch w/ Arts @ Large). Logan is a graduate of Carthage College with a BFA in Theater (Directing) and Communications. He also works as a Teaching Artist and Assistant House Manager with First Stage Children’s Theatre. Logan would like to thank his friends and family for supporting him in all of his theatrical endeavors and commend his cast and crew for all their hard work.

Emmaline is so excited to join The Constructivists in their inaugural season. She graduated from UW-Madison in 2017 with degrees in Theater, Psychology, and Criminal Justice, and she loves doing shows like The Pillowman that flex all three of those muscles. Recent theater credits include Underneath with The Tank NYC, A Piece of my Heart with Cooperative Performance MKE, and Time Stands Still with Madison Theater Guild. Enjoy the show!!

Jarrod is excited to be working with The Constructivists for his first time on this show! He is a recent graduate of UW-Parkside, with some of his favorite roles there including Louis Ironson in Angels in America (pts. 1 and 2), Sganarelle in Don Juan, and George Tesman in Hedda Gabler. Professionally, Jarrod has worked with The Shakespeare Project of Chicago, Renaissance Theatreworks, Kohl's Wild Theatre, and the Utah Festival Opera House.

Kellie Wambold has a bachelor's degree from the Univerdity of Wisconsin Oshkosh in Theatre, English, and Journalism. Since graduating, she's worked in with West Allis's Village Playhouse in their 33rd Annual One Act Festival and A Fool's Enigma's The Beauty of Psyche. In the past, she also worked as the marketing intern for Eau claire Children’s Theatre. She is thrilled to be part of The Constructivists’ first season and thrilled to see what’s still to come.

Krista Kanderski is a senior at Marquette University studying Sociology and minoring in Theatre Arts, Biology, and Culture, Health, & Illness. Born and raised in Milwaukee, her love for the performing arts has led her to work with several companies in the area including First Stage, Greendale Community Theatre, the Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Voices Found Repertory, and now - the Constructivists. Special thanks to Jaimelyn and the Constructivists for allowing her to work on this production and to her family for all of their love and support.

Rose is so grateful to be a part of her first production with The Constructivists, and could not be more pleased that this production is: The Pillowman. When she's not performing, Rose enjoys working on other aspects of theatre as well. This year, she is proud to be the Skylight Music Theatre properties and scenic painting apprentice for the 2018-19 season. In her free time Rose plays the harp and the mandolin, and is a part of Active Improv's improv comedy group: BardProv: A Band of Yes, And. Special thanks to my parents for always, always believing in me, and to Mr. McDonagh for giving his blessing on a female Katurian.

Laura Sturm has been teaching acting and movement for actors since 2001. She is an adjunct faculty member at Oakton Community College has also taught at North Central College. Previously, she taught acting and movement for many years at professional studios in Chicago, including the Actors Center of Chicago and Act One Studios. A graduate of Northern Illinois University’s MFA Theatre Arts program, she has been working as an actor in Chicago since 1994 with a variety of theatres including Organic, Mary-Arrchie, Signal, Remy Bumppo, Stage Left, Boho, Raven, Accidental Shakespeare, Polarity, Northlight, Victory Gardens, and Bailiwick, as well as a summer spent with the Texas Shakespeare Festival. Laura’s directing credits include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Phantom Pain, The Rivals, Ephemera and the zoo musical Tuxedo Love. She also teaches audition skills and period style, and is a private acting and movement coach in Chicago, even serving as the Movement Director on an episode of Fox’s The Exorcist.

Sarah is delighted to be working on her second production with The Constructivists. She previously designed Sets and Costumes for Gruesome Playground Injuries. Sarah is a Milwaukee native who is currently pursuing her MFA from Southern Methodist University after having spent six years working in NYC. Recent Scenic Design credits include Spring Awakening (SMU), Eurydice (SMU),Children of Eden (Mountain View College), Alcina (SMU), Othello (Junior Players), A Bright New Boise (SMU), and A Streetcar Named Desire (Plano Repertory Theatre). Other designs include costumes for Sense and Sensibility (Cape Fear Regional Theater) and In the Blood (SMU), as well as projections for Alcina (SMU). Coming up, Sarah will design costumes for The Wolves (Dallas Theater Center), costumes for Annie (CFRT), and scenery/projections for The Cherry Orchard (SMU). See more of her work at sharrisdesigns.com.

Originally from just outside of Białystok, Poland, Les moved to the United States in 2003. A carpenter and home exterior engineer by trade, he has previously lent his skills for productions at TUTA Theatre Chicago. He is excited to be a part of this production and new theatre company.

Jaimelyn is an Actor/Director/Producer/Wisconsin Native who after 10 years in Chicago recently relocated to Milwaukee to further her theatre advocation. Credits include the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Riverfront Theatre (Rockford), Profiles Theatre (Chicago), Eclipse Theatre (Chicago), TUTA (Chicago), and most recently collaborated with Luda Lopatina Solomon to form Chicago's only English-Russian cross-cultural theatre company, Bluebird Arts. More at jaimelyngray.com.